Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]For non-landscapes I agree. However, for landscapes it can be invaluable. Ansel's image of Half Dome was made dramatic with a red. It was the image that turned the light on for him regarding his zone system. Or so the story goes. At any rate red, green and orange filters are indispensable for BW landscapes IMO. Bob Bob Adler www.rgaphoto.com Sirisly On May 28, 2012, at 10:25 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > I almost never used filters for B&W film - only a few times experimenting > with landscapes and clouds. I can't imagine that I would need to use > filters with the MM when I didn't use them with film. Right? > > Tina > > On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:52 PM, James Laird <digiratidoc at gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Ric, >> >> No, maybe I didn't make myself clear enough. I know the sensor is not >> color sensitive but if the images can be modified after the fact in >> Silver Efex Pro 2 why can't the Leica engineers modify the software to >> do the same thing? In camera, like a slew of point-and-shoot cameras >> do already, and give us a JPEG with the modified image. Seems like a >> no-brainer to me, but then I guess they'd lose all that profit from >> filter sales. I just don't think I'd want to slap ANY filter in front >> of that kit, Leica-branded or no. Just MHO. >> >> Jim Laird >> >> On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 10:03 AM, Ric Carter <ricc at embarqmail.com> >> wrote: >>> but, it's not POSSIBLE if the sensor is NOT color sensitive >>> >>> ric >>> >>> >>> On May 28, 2012, at 10:57 AM, James Laird wrote: >>> >>>> Jayanand, >>>> >>>> That's true but it sure would be nice to have that ability in camera >>>> so you could mimic say a yellow filter to get a JPEG for reference >>>> purposes or a quick print or web pic. Seems like an $8000 camera >>>> SHOULD be able to do that, but maybe its just wishful thinking on my >>>> part. >>>> >>>> Jim Laird >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > > -- > Tina Manley, ASMP > www.tinamanley.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information